In the sequence 10, 20, 30, …, 250, how many numbers are in the sequence?
Answer
25
The correct answer is 25 — Add 1 for the first term: 24+1=25.
Step-by-step solution
- Compute difference between last and first: 250-10=240.
- Divide by step 10: 240/10=24.
- Add 1 for the first term: 24+1=25.
Common mistake: Forgetting to add 1 after division.
Concept tested: Counting terms in a tens sequence
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